Division of Continuing and Extended Education
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu
Online Education
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Advanced Manufacturing
| Smart Manufacturing Certificate Building Professional Expertise in Industry 4.0 |
Learners will establish a foundational understanding of Smart Manufacturing, from the core underlying technologies to its impact on an organization and its people. CESMII endorsed. WIET Approved for WIOA funding |
| Advanced Proficiency in Operational Process Certificate Improvement through Industry 4.0 Technology and Strategy | This credential builds on the foundations taught in the first Smart Manufacturing Credential, driving deeper understanding for those responsible for implementing Smart Manufacturing solutions and systems. This credential illustrates the advances of Smart Manufacturing versus the old way of doing business. |
| Advanced Leadership in Smart Manufacturing – Driving the Business with Industry 4.0 Solutions | This credential is made for the Smart Manufacturing leader who is responsible for business development, driving the bottom line, and ensuring a strong culture that can be adaptive and withstand the changes necessary to bring them into the future of Industry 4.0 in manufacturing. |
| Manufacturing Statistics Personal Training Library | The Manufacturing Statistics Library gives one learner access to our four core statistics courses: Basic SPC Training (basic SPC course), Advanced SPC, DOE: Screening Experiments and Measurement Systems Analysis. |
Communication, Design and Writing
| Adobe Design Suite | Gain the skills and hands-on experience necessary for visual design using Adobe Photoshop, graphic design using Adobe Illustrator, and print and digital media publication using Adobe InDesign. With this program, learners will discover the endless creative possibilities and design tools in these essential Adobe applications. Certification opportunities: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop®; Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator®; Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media using Adobe InDesign® |
| Advanced Certificate Course in Structured Writing for Technical Documentation | The field of technical writing has come a long way from writing clearly and concisely using a keyboard into a new world of structured writing and content management. Documents are no longer written and published as individual entities within a documentation set but rather written as data segments for reuse on systems that automate processes for controlling and managing the segments. Certified in Structured Writing for Technical Documentation. |
| Photography Entrepreneur | Photographer entrepreneurs start their own photography businesses. Often, they work within a specialized niche or group of niches and market their services to specific target markets. Certification opportunities: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Photography Professional (PHOTO) |
| Photography Pro with PhotoShop | Photography professionals can use their artistic and technical skills to help any photography business grow, including their own. With the addition of Adobe Photoshop®, this program ensures learners have the technical skills to enhance their digital projects even further. Certification opportunities: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Photography Professional (PHOTO); Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop® |
| Professional Technical Communication - Portfolio Certificate | In this Portfolio program, under the direction and advice of your instructor, you write some of the most important documents that a technical communicator creates and build them into a powerful online or hardcopy portfolio. The portfolio, which will demonstrate the skills you have acquired in this course, will be an essential tool in your employment and advancement as a technical communicator. Certified in Professional Technical Communication. |
| Professional Technical Copy Editor Certificate | This professional course of study is designed to introduce students to the practice of being a technical editor. Students are offered an opportunity to learn the different levels of editing, including mechanical, copyediting, proofreading and comprehensive editing. Certified in Professional Techincial Copy Editing. |
| Technical Writing Career Builder Certificate | This is a Career Builder Certificate Course of Study for students serious about advancing their career in the field of Technical Communication. Students will study style and format for industry, government and business documents. They will review strategies for finding information for writing projects and learn methods for documenting those sources. Study and practice task orientation which is critical to good user-oriented documents and review writing styles common in user documentation is the main focus of this unit. Certfied in Technical Writing. WIET approved for WIOA funding |
| Technical Writing for Engineers Certificate | This class provides a foundation for engineers and other technical communicators who are seeking to be more proficient at writing technical documentation. The certificate course provides a fundamental description of the necessary steps in planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing/submitting technical content. Certified in Technical Writing--Engineering. |
Education
| Administrator Pathway For Implementing Special Education Program |
This micro-credential program is carefully designed to equip K-12 administrators with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support and collaborate with teachers in implementing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities. |
| Early Childhood Education | The program covers a range of topics related to early childhood education, including the cognitive and physical development of young children, language acquisition, curriculum development, health and safety guidelines, and family and community relationship building. |
| Elementary Education Praxis II 5001 Exam Prep | This Exam Prep Course will help you prepare for the Praxis exam. This particular exam is required by many states around the country for entry-level teachers. The is based on which state you want to teach in along with which grade level or subject area you want to teach. CEU Certificate of Completion |
Health Care
| Clinical Medical Assistant | The purpose of the Clinical Medical Assisting certification course is to prepare learners to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Certification opportunity: National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) WIET APPROVED for WIOA Funding |
| Pharmacy Technician | This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification, including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Certification opportunities: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB); Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT); National Workforce Career Association (NWCA); Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification (PTAC) WIET APPROVED for WIOA Funding |
| Medical Billing & Coding | This billing and coding program delivers the skills learners need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details the proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement. Certification opportunities: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) WIET APPROVED for WIOA Funding |
| Phlebotomy Technician | Topics in this course include medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for the collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist. Certification opportunity: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding Spanish language version. |
| Surgical Technologist | This course provides an introduction to the surgical technologist career, its role in the operating room and foundational concepts. Certification opportunity: American Allied Health (AAH) Surgical Technologist Certification WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| EKG Technician | This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Certification opportunity: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding Spanish language version. |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | This program covers information on the medical assisting profession, interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management, and management of practice finances. Certification opportunity: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| Dental Assistant | The purpose of this program is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting, focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. Certification opportunity: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS); National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assistant Clinical Certification (DACC) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| Dialysis Technician | This program provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, dialysis technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment. Certification opportunity: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Dialysis Technician Associate (CDTA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| Veterinary Assistant | Participants will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease in a variety of animals, from common pets to exotic species. This program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Certification opportunity: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Veterinary Assistant (VET) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| Medical Terminology | This course presents components of medical vocabulary such as prefixes, suffixes and root words. This will provide you with the basic skills to break down and define medical terminology used in the healthcare field. Having this understanding of common medical terms can help you grow and develop a career in the healthcare industry. |
| Clinical Medical Assistant Master | This program prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office and prepares students to understand and use electronic records in medical practice. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, technical aspects of phlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG and the cardiac life cycle. Certification opportunity: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| OBGYN Clinical Medical Assistant | The OBGYN concentration of the Clinical Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings with an OBGYN specialization. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks, including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients and other related tasks. Certification opportunity: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding Spanish language version. |
| Pediatrics Clinical Medical Assistant | This medical assisting program prepares students to work in hospitals, physician practices and other healthcare settings, assisting with labs, EKGs, clinical services and other aspects of patient care. Certification opportunities: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding Spanish language version. |
| Nursing Assistant Specialist | This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge base necessary to become a Nursing Assistant Specialist and potentially begin the career path toward Registered Nurse. This course is designed to provide students with the complete healthcare knowledge base necessary to sit for the certification exam in their state. Certification opportunities: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Nursing Assistant (NRSA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| Clinical Nurse Aid | This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge base necessary to become a Clinical Nurse Aide and potentially begin the career path toward Registered Nurse. This course is designed to provide students with the complete healthcare knowledge base necessary to sit for the certification exam in their state. Students do not receive certification simply by taking this course; they must sit for their state’s certification exam. Certification opportunities: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Nursing Assistant (NRSA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| Assisted Living Technician | This comprehensive online certification program prepares learners for a position as an Assisted Living Technician. Emphasis is on providing care to clients living in retirement communities or senior housing complexes where full-time care may not be required, but an understanding and professional staff is necessary to be there for them when needed. Certification opportunities: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
| Personal Care Assistant | This comprehensive program prepares students for a position as a Personal Care Assistant. Emphasis is on giving personal care in a client's home, communications, working with ill persons, basic human needs, eldercare, nutrition, special diets and home management. Many different types of individuals require assistance in daily tasks, assistance with minor medical tasks and companionship because they are ill, elderly or disabled in some way, may be of any age, and live at home or in a home-like residential facility. Certification opportunities: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Personal Care Assistant (CPCA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) WIET Approved for WIOA Funding |
Industry and Trades
| Diesel Technician | This course is designed to prepare students to pursue the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) Certification. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion. WIET approved for WIOA funding Paid local apprenticeship leading to potential employment opportunity upon certificate completion. |
| Electrical Technician | This program focuses on broad, transferable skills including an understanding of the electrical trade, the National Electrical Code® and more to prepare for entry-level careers in this growing field. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion. WIET approved for WIOA funding Certification Opportunity: 10-hour OSHA Course Completion Card |
| HVAC Technician | This program focuses on broad, transferable skills including an understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety, and environmental issues. WIET approved for WIOA funding |
| Plumbing Technician | This program provides learners the entry level skills required to start a career in plumbing. This course is designed to prepare students in safety issues and practices, personal protective equipment, use of critical safety information, confined-space safety. Students will also be introduced to plumbing tools, applicable math as well as plumbing drawings, interpretation and application to layout and installation. WIET approved for WIOA funding Certification Opportunity: 10-hour OSHA course completion card. |
Travel Certifications
| Airline Certificate Program | The Airline Certificate Program consists of six individual courses. Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interacation through email and message boards, assigments and a final exam. Certifcate of Completion. |
| Tour Agent Certificate | The Tour Operator Certificate Program consists of seven individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interaction through email and message boards, assignments and a final exam. Certificate of Completion. |
| Travel Agent Certificate | Program consists of 12 individual courses (see course list below). Each course includes instruction, student-instructor interaction through email and message boards, assignments and a final exam. Certificate of Completion. |
| Explore Non-credit Online Learning Option 1 includes health, trades, digital arts, law and more (WIET-approved courses for WIOA funding) | Search |
| Explore Non-credit Online Learning Option 2 includes various personal and professional interest classes (preferred for CSU professional development benefit users) | Search |
| Smart Manufacturing Certificate: Building Professional Expertise in Industry 4.0 CESMII Endorsed (WIET-approved for WIOA funding) | Search |
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What is the difference between a certificate program and a certification program?
Both a certificate and a certification are short-term educational experiences leading to advanced skills and knowledge. A certificate takes a shorter time to acquire than a certification and a certification may require an additional external, industry exam and externship to complete.
Both certificates and certifications are an excellent value and cost less in time and money than traditional degrees.
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu